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Commerce Group Corp. and San Sebastian Gold Mines, Inc. v. El Salvador (Case No.ARB/07/17)

Minutes of the First Session

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INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SETTLEMENT OF INVESTMENT DISPUTES

Commerce Group Corp. and San Sebastian Gold Mines, Inc.

v.

Republic of El Salvador

(ICSID Case No. ARB/09/17)

MINUTES OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE TRIBUNAL

July 27, 2010



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CONTENTS

Page No.

1. Constitution of the Tribunal and Tribunal Members’ Declarations (ICSID

Arbitration Rule 6 and CAFTA 10. 19). ................................................................................... 3

2. Representation of the parties (Arbitration Rule 18). ................................................................. 4

3. Apportionment of Costs and Advance Payments to the Centre (Convention

Article 61; Administrative and Financial Regulation 14; Arbitration Rule 28). ...................... 4

4. Fees and Expenses of the Tribunal Members (Convention Article 60;

Administrative and Financial Regulation 14; ICSID Schedule of Fees). ................................. 4

5. Applicable Arbitration Rules (ICSID Convention Article 44 and CAFTA

Article 10.16.5). ........................................................................................................................ 4

6. Place of Proceeding (Convention Articles 62 and 63; Administrative and

Financial Regulation 26; Arbitration Rule 13(3); CAFTA Article 10.20.1)). .......................... 5

7. Procedural Language (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(b) and 22). ...................................................... 5

8. Records of Hearings (Arbitration Rule 20(1)(g)). .................................................................... 5

9. Means of Communication (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(d) and 23; Administrative

and Financial Regulations 24 and 30). ...................................................................................... 6

10. Presence and Quorum (Arbitration Rules 14(2) and 20(1)(a)). ................................................ 7

11. Decisions of the Tribunal by Correspondence (Arbitration Rule 16). ...................................... 7

12. Delegation of Power to Fix Time Limits (Arbitration Rule 26(1)). ......................................... 7

13. The Written and Oral Procedure (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(c) and 29). ..................................... 8

14. Number and Sequence of Pleadings, Time Limits, Supporting Documentation

(Arbitration Rules 20(1)(c) and 31). ......................................................................................... 9

15. Pre-Hearing Conference (Arbitration Rule 21)......................................................................... 9

16. Witnesses and Experts; Written Statements and Reports (Arbitration Rules 35

and 36). ................................................................................................................................... 10

17. Dates of Subsequent Sessions (Arbitration Rule 13(2)). ........................................................ 10

18. Publication of the Award (Arbitration Rule 48(4) and CAFTA Article 10.21). ..................... 10

19. Non-disputing parties and amicus curiae (Arbitration Rule 37 (2) and CAFTA

Articles 10.20.2 and 10.20.3)). ............................................................................................... 10

20. Hearings open to the public (CAFTA Article 10.21.2). ......................................................... 10



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The Arbitral Tribunal held its first session on July 27, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00

noon by teleconference.

Present at the first session were:

Members of the Tribunal

Professor Albert Jan van den Berg, President

Dr. Horacio A. Grigera Naón, Arbitrator

Mr. J. Christopher Thomas, Q.C., Arbitrator

ICSID Secretariat

Mr. Marco T. Montañés-Rumayor, Secretary of the Tribunal

Participating on behalf of the Claimants

Mr. John E. Machulak, Machulak, Robertson & Sodos, S.C.

Mr. Eugene Bykhovsky, Machulak, Robertson & Sodos, S.C.

Prof. Andrew Newcombe, Faculty of Law, University of Victoria

Participating on behalf of the Respondent

Mr. Luis Parada, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

Mr. Derek Smith, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

Mr. Tomás Solís , Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

Ms. Erin Argueta, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

On behalf of the Tribunal, the Secretary circulated a Provisional Agenda (attached hereto

as Annex A) on July 19, 2010 and invited the parties to submit a Joint Statement advising the

Tribunal of their agreement on the items of the agenda and of their respective positions where

they were unable to reach an agreement. The parties submitted such statement (attached hereto

as Annex B) on July 23, 2010. The parties further submitted two separate Procedural Calendars

attached hereto as Annex C) on July 26, 2010. The Provisional Agenda, together with the Joint

Statement and the separate Procedural Calendars formed the basis for discussions at the first

session.

Opening of the Session

After opening the session, the President of the Tribunal welcomed the participants and

asked the parties to introduce their respective representatives. The President then proposed to go

over the items included in the Agenda.

1. Constitution of the Tribunal and Tribunal Members’ Declarations (ICSID

Arbitration Rule 6 and CAFTA 10. 19).

1.1. The parties confirmed that the Tribunal was constituted on July 1, 2010.

Claimants agreed that the Tribunal was constituted in accordance with the ICSID

Convention and the ICSID Arbitration Rules, as well as with the CAFTA.

Respondent only agreed that the Tribunal was constituted under the rules and

procedures set forth in CAFTA to decide CAFTA claims. Respondent



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accordingly reserved the right to contest that the Tribunal has been properly

constituted under the ICSID Arbitration Rules and to decide non-CAFTA claims.

1.2. It was noted that the three arbitrators timely and duly submitted their signed

declarations, in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 6(2). Copies of these

declarations were distributed to the parties by the Secretary of the Tribunal prior

to the session (i.e., on July 1, 2010).

2. Representation of the parties (Arbitration Rule 18).

2.1. The parties confirmed their agreement as stated in item 2 of their Joint Statement.

2.2. In addition, the parties confirmed that their main point of contact should be as

follows:

(a) For the Claimants: John E. Machulak, Machulak, Robertson & Sodos, S.C.

(b) For the Respondent: Mr. Luis Parada, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP.

3. Apportionment of Costs and Advance Payments to the Centre (Convention Article

61; Administrative and Financial Regulation 14; Arbitration Rule 28).

3.1. The parties confirmed their agreement as stated in paragraph 3 of their Joint

Statement.

4. Fees and Expenses of the Tribunal Members (Convention Article 60; Administrative

and Financial Regulation 14; ICSID Schedule of Fees).

4.1. The parties agreed that, in addition to receiving reimbursement for any direct

expenses reasonably incurred, each member of the Tribunal would receive:

(a) a fee of USD3,000 (three thousand US dollars), or such other fee as may be

set from time to time in the Centre’s Schedule of Fees, for each day of travel

or meeting, or each eight hours of other work performed in connection with

the proceeding or pro rata; and

(b) subsistence allowances and reimbursement for travel (in business class) and

other expenses within the limits set in Administrative and Financial

Regulation 14.

5. Applicable Arbitration Rules (ICSID Convention Article 44 and CAFTA Article

10.16.5).

5.1. The parties confirmed that, in accordance with Article 44 of the ICSID

Convention and CAFTA Article 10.16.5, the ICSID Arbitration Rules of 2006

will govern the arbitration, except to the extent modified by CAFTA.



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6. Place of Proceeding (ICSID Convention Articles 62 and 63; Administrative and

Financial Regulation 26; Arbitration Rule 13(3); CAFTA Article 10.20.1)).

6.1. The parties agreed that the place of arbitration will be the seat of the Centre in

Washington, D.C.

6.2. The parties also agreed that the Tribunal may hold sessions at any other place

with their agreement.

6.3. Finally, the parties confirmed that the Tribunal may deliberate by meeting

(without the parties) at any other location it deems convenient and by using any

means of communication it considers appropriate.

7. Procedural Language (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(b) and 22).

7.1. The parties agreed that the procedural languages will be English and Spanish.

7.2. The parties confirmed that they intend to submit their pleadings in English.

Exhibits may be submitted in either language, with an English translation of any

relevant portion not in English.

7.3. Oral testimony and arguments before the Tribunal will be in English or Spanish,

with simultaneous interpretation arranged by the Secretariat.

7.4. Any decision and the Award will be in English in Spanish.

(a) For purposes of meeting time limits under CAFTA, any decision and the

Award may be issued in English first, followed, as soon as practicable, by

the Spanish version.

(b) The Secretariat will arrange translation services.

7.5. Procedural orders issued by the Tribunal in English need not be translated into

Spanish.

7.6. Communications from the Secretariat to the parties will be in English.

8. Records of Hearings (Arbitration Rule 20(1)(g)).

8.1. The parties agreed that the Secretariat will arrange for sound recordings of all

sessions, conferences and hearings (in English, Spanish and Floor).

8.2. The Secretariat will also arrange for simultaneous stenographic services in real

time (in English and Spanish) of the hearings. The parties would then have time

to review the draft transcripts and propose corrections.



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9. Means of Communication (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(d) and 23; Administrative and

Financial Regulations 24 and 30).

9.1. The parties agreed to the electronic filing of all written submissions and

communications.

9.2. Routine administrative or procedural correspondence should be emailed to the

Secretary of the Tribunal at [email protected], with a copy to counsel

for the other party.

9.3. The main pleadings, excluding documentary evidence, should be emailed to the

Secretary of the Tribunal at [email protected] on the stipulated filing

date, with a copy to counsel for the other party.

9.4. The main pleadings, including supporting documentary evidence, should be:

(a) uploaded to a secure FTP portal on or before the due date (see email of

August 11, 2010 from ICSID with access instructions to the portal);

(b) dispatched in digital media format to the Secretary of the Tribunal (see

Annex C for ICSID mailing instructions) by sending four (4) DVDs, CD-

ROMs or USB flash- drives no later than the first business day following the

applicable deadline; and

(c) dispatched in digital media format to opposing counsel by sending (1)

additional DVD, CD-ROM or USB flash-drive of the complete submission

no later than the first business day following the applicable deadline.

(d) To be considered timely, a written submission should meet the above

requirements.

9.5. The digital media submissions should be sent to:

Claimants:

c/o Mr. John E. Machulak

Machulak, Robertson & Sodos, S.C

1733 North Farwell Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

Respondent:

c/o Mr. Luis Parada

Mr. Derek Smith

Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP

1101 New York Avenue NW

Suite 1100

Washington, D.C. 20005



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9.6. The electronic submissions should be sent to:

Claimants:

Mr. John E. Machulak -

[email protected]

Mr. Eugene Bykhovsky -

[email protected]

Prof. Andrew Newcombe -

[email protected]

Respondent:

Mr. Derek Smith - [email protected]

Mr. Luis Parada - [email protected]

Mr. Tomás Solís - [email protected]

Ms. Erin Argueta -

[email protected]

9.7. All supporting documents, i.e. witness statements and expert reports, legal

authorities and other exhibits should be in PDF searchable format.

(a) Each party should number the supporting documentation consecutively

throughout the whole proceedings. To this effect, the Claimants shall use C-

1, C-2,… (for exhibits) and CL-1, CL-2…. (for legal authorities).

Respondent shall use R-1, R-2 (for exhibits) and RL-1, RL-2 (for legal

authorities), respectively.

(b) In addition, the parties should include an index of the exhibits and legal

authorities used.

10. Presence and Quorum (Arbitration Rules 14(2) and 20(1)(a)).

10.1. It was agreed that the presence of a majority of the members of the Tribunal shall

be required for its sittings. The Tribunal members stated, nonetheless, their

intention to be present in each of the Tribunal’s sitting,

11. Decisions of the Tribunal by Correspondence (Arbitration Rule 16).

11.1. The parties confirmed that, in accordance with Arbitration Rule 16(1), decisions

of the Tribunal could be made by a majority of the members of the Tribunal.

11.2. In accordance with Arbitration Rule 16(2), the Tribunal may make decisions by

correspondence, or by any other appropriate means of communication, provided

that all members are consulted. Decisions so taken shall be certified by the

President of the Tribunal.

12. Delegation of Power to Fix Time Limits (Arbitration Rule 26(1)).

12.1. The parties confirmed that the President of the Tribunal will have the power to fix

and extend time limits for the completion of the various steps in the proceeding.



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13. The Written and Oral Procedure (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(c) and 29)).

13.1. Respondent confirmed that it intends to file Preliminary Objections under the

expedited procedure of CAFTA Article 10.20.5 by August 16, 2010.

(a) The parties confirmed that the scheduling at this point of the proceeding

should be limited to the Preliminary Objections phase.

(b) The parties also reserved the right to request a hearing after having read the

Preliminary Objections and the Response.

13.2. The parties were unable however, to agree on a procedural calendar. The

President of the Tribunal then invited the parties to comment on the proposed

Separate Procedural Calendars (see Annex C).

13.3. Having considered the parties’ submissions, and pursuant to the “expedited”

nature of the Preliminary Objections under CAFTA Article 10.20.5, the Tribunal

decided that (i) there would be one round of pleadings, and (ii) the following

procedural calendar would apply:

Date Party/Tribunal Description

August 16, 2010 Respondent Preliminary Objections under

CAFTA Article 10.20.5.

September 15, 2010 Claimants Response to the Preliminary

Objections under CAFTA

Article 10.20.5.

September 30, 2010 Non-disputing parties

and amicus curiae

Submissions under CAFTA

Articles 10.20.2 and 10.20.3

November 12, 2010 Hearing on Preliminary


Article 10.20.5 in Washington,

D.C.

13.4. After the first session, on August 13, 2010, the parties sent a joint letter to the

Tribunal (see Annex D) proposing two rounds of pleadings and the calendar

below (the penultimate entry having been added by the Tribunal), which the

Tribunal hereby confirms:



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Date Party/Tribunal Description

August 16, 2010 Respondent Preliminary Objections under

CAFTA Article 10.20.5.

September 15, 2010 Claimants Response to the Preliminary


Article 10.20.5.

September 30, 2010 Respondent Reply on Preliminary Objections

under CAFTA Article 10.20.5.

October 15, 2010 Claimants Rejoinder on Preliminary


Article 10.20.5.

November 1, 2010 Non-disputing parties

and amicus curiae

Submissions under CAFTA

Articles 10.20.2 and 10.20.3

November 15, 2010 Hearing in Washington, D.C. (if

needed)

13.5. In addition, the Tribunal notes that in the parties’ joint letter of August 13, 2010,

the parties noted that they had discussed the possibility of filing additional

preliminary objections after the decision on the preliminary objections filed on

August 16. The parties further noted that they did not agree on how the rules

should be interpreted. Accordingly, Respondent reserved any right it has to file

additional preliminary objections, and Claimants reserved any objection they may

have to such a filing, including objections as to timeliness.


(Arbitration Rules 20(1)(c) and 31).

14.1. The parties are trying to reach an agreement on time limits and dates.

14.2. The parties agreed to the electronic filing of all submissions and correspondence.

Supporting documentation should accompany the pleading to which it relates. See

supra item 9.

15. Pre-Hearing Conference (Arbitration Rule 21).

15.1. The parties confirmed their agreement as stated in paragraph 15 of their Joint

Statement.



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16. Witnesses and Experts; Written Statements and Reports (Arbitration Rules 35 and

36).

N/A

17. Dates of Subsequent Sessions (Arbitration Rule 13(2)).

N/A

18. Publication of the Award (Arbitration Rule 48(4) and CAFTA Article 10.21).

18.1. The parties agreed that the Award or any decision or order may be published by

ICSID.

18.2. By email of July 27, 2010, Respondent confirmed that pursuant to CAFTA Article

10.21.1, the documents for this arbitration are available to the public at:

http://www.minec.gob.sv/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=categor

y&id=30:commerce-group-vrs-repblica-de-el-salvador&Itemid=63

19. Non-disputing parties and amicus curiae (Arbitration Rule 37 (2) and CAFTA

Articles 10.20.2 and 10.20.3)).

19.1. The parties have not reached an agreement on the time limits for the filing of non-

disputing party or amicus curiae submissions. See supra Item 13.4

20. Hearings open to the public (CAFTA Article 10.21.2).

20.1. The parties agreed in principle (subject to the review of the respective costs) to

webcast any hearing pursuant to CAFTA Article 10.21.2.

http://www.minec.gob.sv/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=30:commerce-group-vrs-repblica-de-el-salvador&Itemid=63

http://www.minec.gob.sv/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=category&id=30:commerce-group-vrs-repblica-de-el-salvador&Itemid=63

Commerce Group Corp. and San Sebastian Gold Mines, Inc. v. El Salvador (Case No.ARB/07/!7) Minutes of the First Session

Other Matters

Each party confirmed that there was no other matter that they wished to address before the Tribunal. Thus, the President of the Tribunal thanked all of the participants and declared the first session closed.

~~£~R.,Professor Albert Jan van den Berg Mr. arco Tuho Montanes-Rumayor

President of the Tribunal Secretary of the Tribunal

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Annex A

The Provisional Agenda

I. Procedural Matters

1. Constitution of the Tribunal and Tribunal Members’ Declarations (Arbitration Rule 6).

2. Representation of the Parties (Arbitration Rule 18).

3. Apportionment of Costs and Advance Payments to the Centre (Convention Article 61;

Administrative and Financial Regulation 14; Arbitration Rule 28).

4. Fees and Expenses of the Tribunal Members (Convention Article 60; Administrative and

Financial Regulation 14; ICSID Schedule of Fees).

5. Applicable Arbitration Rules (Convention Article 44).

6. Place of Proceeding (Convention Articles 62 and 63; Administrative and Financial

Regulation 26; Arbitration Rule 13(3)).



9. Means of Communication and Copies of Instruments (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(d) and 23;

Administrative and Financial Regulations 24 and 30).


11. Decisions of the Tribunal by Correspondence (Arbitration Rule 16(2)).


13. Written and Oral Procedures (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(e) and 29).


(Arbitration Rules 20(1)(c) and 31).


16. Witnesses and Experts; Written Statements and Reports (Arbitration Rules 35 and 36).





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19. Non-disputing parties and amicus curiae (CAFTA Article 10.20).

20. Hearings open to the public (CAFTA Article 10.21.2 2).

II. Other matters



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Annex B

The Joint Statement of the Parties

DRAFT PROVISIONAL AGENDA

First Session of the Arbitral Tribunal

I. Procedural Matters

1. Constitution of the Tribunal and Tribunal Members’ Declarations (Arbitration Rule 6).

2. Representation of the Parties (Arbitration Rule 18).

Claimant

Machulak, Robertson & Sodos, S.C. (John E. Machulak and Eugene Bykhovsky) (main point of

contact: John E. Machulak, [email protected])

Professor Andrew Newcombe, c/o Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, PO Box 2400,

Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3H7, Email: [email protected] Tel: 250-721-8161

Respondent

Attorney General of the Republic of El Salvador (Romeo Benjamín Barahona)

Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP (Derek Smith, Luis Parada, Tomás Solís, and Erin Argueta) (main point

of contact: Luis Parada, [email protected])

3. Apportionment of Costs and Advance Payments to the Centre (Convention Article 61;

Administrative and Financial Regulation 14; Arbitration Rule 28).

The parties reserve their rights.

4. Fees and Expenses of the Tribunal Members (Convention Article 60; Administrative and

Financial Regulation 14; ICSID Schedule of Fees).

The parties understand the ICSID schedule of fees applies.

5. Applicable Arbitration Rules (Convention Article 44).

In accordance with Article 44 of the ICSID Convention and CAFTA Article 10.16.5, the ICSID

Arbitration Rules of 2006 will govern the arbitration, except to the extent modified by CAFTA.

6. Place of Proceeding (Convention Articles 62 and 63; Administrative and Financial Regulation 26;

Arbitration Rule 13(3)).

Washington, D.C.


English and Spanish. The parties intend to submit their pleadings in English. Exhibits may be

submitted in either language, with an English translation of any relevant portion not in English.

Either language may be used at any hearing, with simultaneous interpretation.



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Any decision and the Award will be in English and Spanish. The English version of the decision

or award may be issued in English first, followed as soon as practicable by the Spanish version,

for purposes of meeting time limits in CAFTA.


Court recorders to prepare transcripts in English and Spanish. The parties would have time to

review the draft transcripts and propose corrections. The original language spoken at the hearing

will prevail in the event of inconsistencies between the English and Spanish audio versions.

9. Means of Communication and Copies of Instruments (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(d) and 23;

Administrative and Financial Regulations 24 and 30).

Communications by electronic mail to:

Claimant

John E. Machulak, [email protected]

Eugene Bykhovsky, [email protected]

Andrew Newcombe, [email protected]

Respondent

Derek Smith, [email protected]

Luis Parada, [email protected]

Tomás Solís, [email protected]

Erin Argueta, [email protected]


The parties would agree that the members of the Tribunal do not need to participate in person in

sessions or hearings.

With regard to quorum, the parties agree that all members of the Tribunal should participate at

hearings and sessions of the Tribunal by the means agreed by the Tribunal.

11. Decisions of the Tribunal by Correspondence (Arbitration Rule 16(2)).

The parties would agree that the decisions of the Tribunal may be made by correspondence.


The parties would agree that the power to fix time limits may be delegated on the President of the

Tribunal.

13. Written and Oral Procedures (Arbitration Rules 20(1)(e) and 29).

El Salvador intends to file Preliminary Objections under the expedited procedure of CAFTA

Article 10.20.5 by August 16, 2010. The parties believe the scheduling at this point of the

proceeding should be limited to the Preliminary Objections phase.



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The parties reserve the right to request a hearing after having had the opportunity to read the

Preliminary Objections and the Response.

14. Number and Sequence of Pleadings, Time Limits, Supporting Documentation (Arbitration Rules

20(1)(c) and 31).

The parties agree to two rounds of pleadings. The parties are working to reach an agreement on

time limits and dates before the first session of the Tribunal.

The parties agree to electronic filing only, in a manner to be discussed with the Tribunal.

Supporting documentation should accompany the pleading to which it relates.


The parties do not consider that scheduling a pre-hearing conference would be necessary at this

point in time if there is a hearing in the Preliminary Objections phase.

16. Witnesses and Experts; Written Statements and Reports (Arbitration Rules 35 and 36).

N/A


N/A


The parties consent to the publication by ICSID of the award and any interim decision.

19. Non-disputing parties and amicus curiae (CAFTA Article 10.20).

The parties have not reached an agreement on the time limits for filing of any Non-disputing

Party submissions or any amicus curiae submissions.

20. Hearings open to the public (CAFTA Article 10.21.2 2).

The parties agree that the hearings must be open to the public in accordance with CAFTA Article

10.21.2.2 and will work with the Tribunal and the ICSID Secretariat on the modality to

implement this obligation.

II. Other matters



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Annex C

The Separate Preliminary Objections Calendars

Respondent’s proposed calendar for Preliminary Objections

under expedited procedure of CAFTA Article 10.20.5

Constitution of Tribunal: July 1, 2010

Respondent's Preliminary Objections (45 days after constitution of Tribunal):

August 15, 2010 (Sunday), due on Monday, August 16, 2010

Claimants' Response (45 days after Preliminary Objections):

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Respondent's Reply (30 days after Response):

October 30, 2010 (Saturday), due on Monday, November 1, 2010

Claimants' Rejoinder (30 days after Reply):

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Hearing (if requested by a party):

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Non-disputing Party submissions (if any); Amicus Curiae submissions (if any):

Friday, December 31, 2010

Comments from Parties to submissions (if any):

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Potential dates for decision by Tribunal:

Option 1 (no hearing, no extraordinary cause):

150 days – Thursday, January 13, 2011

Option 2 (hearing; or no hearing but extraordinary cause):

180 days – Saturday, February 12/Monday, February 14, 2011

Option 3 (hearing and extraordinary cause):

210 days – Monday, March 14, 2011



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Claimants’ proposed calendar for Preliminary Objections

under expedited procedure of CAFTA Article 10.20.5

Constitution of Tribunal: July 1, 2010

Respondent's Preliminary Objections (45 days after constitution of Tribunal):

August 15, 2010 (Sunday), due on Monday, August 16, 2010

Claimants' Response (45 days after Preliminary Objections):

Thursday, September 30, 2010*

Respondent's Reply (21 days after Response):

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Claimants' Rejoinder (21 days after Reply):

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Non-disputing Party submissions; Amicus Curiae submissions:

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Comments from Parties to any submissions:

Monday, December 6, 2011

Hearing (if requested by a party):

Tuesday, December 14, 2010, or earlier if there are no submissions

*Claimant reserves the right to ask for an additional 15 days for response, depending on

the substance of the Respondent’s preliminary objections. If this occurs, 15 days will be

added to the September 30, 2010 date, and the dates which follow.



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Annex D

The Joint Letter of August 13, 2010

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